Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hawaiian Beaches and the Hawaii County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hawaiian Beaches
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hawaiian Beaches. The rest are spread across Hilo (4), Pāhoa (2), and Keaau (1). The closest is Tiki Appliance, about 3.5 miles away. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hawaiian Beaches is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawaiian Beaches. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Hawaiian Beaches list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Enterprises Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aloha Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Keaau, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hawaiian Beaches. Ice maker repair in Hawaiian Beaches.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hawaiian Beaches, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hawaiian Beaches
Most ice machine calls in Hawaiian Beaches come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hawaiian Beaches
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hawaiian Beaches, HI
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Hawaiian Beaches?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hawaiian Beaches, HI
Ice Machine Repair Near Hawaiian Beaches
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Hawaiian Beaches technician a trip for parts.